ZIP 28073 (Grover, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 28073: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cleveland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 962 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleveland County compares with North Carolina
Cleveland County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleveland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleveland County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.9 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cleveland County sits below North Carolina on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 28073: I-85 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 28073.
Overview
Since 2015, 962 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleveland County. They injured 679 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 28073 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-74 (3), SR-198 (2) and Dixon Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 28073 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above North Carolina), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 10 |
| US-74 | 3 |
| SR-198 | 2 |
| Dixon Blvd | 1 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| SR-216 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| Ssr-2238 Long Branch Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2292 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| E Dixon Blvd | 65 |
| W Dixon Blvd | 31 |
| S Dekalb St | 10 |
| E Dixon Bvd | 9 |
| E Marion St | 9 |
| N Post Rd | 8 |
| Fallston Rd | 5 |
| Cherryville Rd | 4 |
ZIP 28073 at a glance
| Population | 5,890 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,557 |
| Median home value | $163,322 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleveland County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | -1% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 77 | +47% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 74 | -4% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 28073
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 28073?
Cleveland County has had 962 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 679 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 28073?
I-85 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 28073 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 28073?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cleveland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 28073?
Since 2015, Cleveland County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 28073 compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 79.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cleveland County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 28073?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.